Messi gets physio

Striker Leo Messi this morning dedicated himself to a physiotherapy workout for Barcelona's return to training after the team was knocked out of the Champions League semi-finals by Bayern Munich.

The Argentine watched the return leg match against the German side from the Camp Nou bench after experiencing a "strange feeling" following the Spanish league match against Athletic which led to it being decided not to force it for fear of further injury, according to post-match explanations from team coach Tito Vilanova.

In the first training session after its resounding defeat, the team had all its available players out on the field, with the exception of the Argentine star, and Victor Valdés who was doing specific training, with reserve team keeper Oier Olazabal taking his place in the 'Azulgrana' first team. Both Eric Abidal and Sergio Busquets, who are currently injured, worked with the group.